This November we’re celebrating Carl Sagan’s birthday! Join us for some episodes of Cosmos, snacks, and refreshments!

See you there!

More on Carl Sagan Day:

Every November 9th, those of us who love skepticism and wonder gather together to honor and remember Carl Sagan, astronomy professor, Pulitzer Prize winning author, and the creator of the award-winning PBS television series, COSMOS. Fans celebrate all month long in a variety of clever ways.

How can you celebrate Sagan Day?

Host a COSMOS marathon—all 13 episodes are available for free at hulu.com.

Check out Sagan’s many books at your local library or bookstore using the thorough listings from WorldCat.org.

Enjoy the special collection of articles by or about Sagan, previously published in Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

Listen to Sagan’s last public address for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (formerly CSICOP) as replayed on CFI’s podcast, Point of Inquiry:“Wonder and Skepticism.”

Listen to Ann Druyan, writer, producer, and widow of Sagan, discuss life with Carl, his outlook on life, and his famous Gifford Lectures, “The Varieties of Scientific Experience,” also on Point of Inquiry.

At the very least, seek out a dark sky, look UP, and reconnect with the grandeur of the cosmos.

P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba’s on nearby Craig Streetat 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!

P.S.S. In cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we are collecting nonperishable food items every month at this event. Please consider bringing an item to place in the collection box. Thanks!